'She's a yapper!' Tiniest dog in Britain is chihuahua Daisy - smaller than bag of SUGAR

'She's a yapper!' Tiniest dog in Britain is chihuahua Daisy - smaller than bag of SUGAR

A TINY chihuahua weighing less than a bag of sugar has claimed the unofficial title of Britain's smallest dog.Daisy is a tiny Chihuahua cross, weighing in at less than 2lb.Mrs Sheppard said: “I can’t imagine any dog is smaller than her.

Trio of ‘small but mighty’ chihuahuas search for home together

Trio of ‘small but mighty’ chihuahuas search for home together

RSPCA staff hope the three ‘feisty’ pups won’t need to be split up and can be rehomed together (Picture: RSPCA)Tiffany added: ‘They are very feisty and they need owners who can help manage their behaviour.

Can you guess the dog breed? 15 quiz questions and answers

Can you guess the dog breed? 15 quiz questions and answers

Answers: Pug Long-haired Chihuahua Maltipoo Samoyed Shiba Inu Afghan Hound Shar-Pei Papillon Bichon Frise Boston Terrier Komondor Mexican hairless Brussels Griffon Chinese Crested Bergamasco Shepherd Follow Metro across our social channels, on , and Instagram .

Why are Chihuahuas so aggressive?

Why are Chihuahuas so aggressive?

Though they are small and often called ‘toy’ breeds, a Chihuahua isn’t a toy and needs to be properly trained (Picture: Getty)Another factor could be, well, us.

Do yourself a favour and look at these photos from a chihuahua beauty pageant

Do yourself a favour and look at these photos from a chihuahua beauty pageant

Too much beauty for one screen (Picture: Sue Thatcher / )Have you ever wanted to see a parade of tiny dogs wearing dresses and costumes make their way down a red carpet?The lifestyle email from .

Foster owner looking for forever home for 'neurotic, man hating, animal hating' dog

Foster owner looking for forever home for 'neurotic, man hating, animal hating' dog

Tyfanee Fortuna, from New Jersey, posted on Facebook about two-year-old Prancer, saying she’d tried to make the dog sound ‘palatable’, but ‘the problem is, he’s just not.’.

Brutally honest adoption ad for 'demonic Chihuahua' goes viral

Brutally honest adoption ad for 'demonic Chihuahua' goes viral

"I am convinced at this point he is not a real dog, but more like a vessel for a traumatized Victorian child that now haunts our home.”Second Chance Pet Adoption LeagueTyfanee Fortuna, Prancer’s current foster owner, with some photos and videos of the two-year-old pup, trying to find a way to make the dog sound appealing to future adoptive owners.

‘Klepto’ chihuahua caught with dozens of items stolen from other dogs

‘Klepto’ chihuahua caught with dozens of items stolen from other dogs

He was named and shamed with this picture of his haul (Picture: Jam Press)Courtney shared the picture of Frank posing happily with his bounty of stolen goods on Facebook earlier this week.

Woman spends £10k on rescue dog’s wardrobe

Woman spends £10k on rescue dog’s wardrobe

Presley in a purple dress (Picture: Caters News Agency)She added: ‘I have a personal designer for her and I make sure Presley is never seen in the same outfit twice.Rebecca said: ‘She is the sweetest dog and she loves to wear all the outfits I pick out for her.

Five distinct types of dog existed by end of last ice age, study finds

Five distinct types of dog existed by end of last ice age, study finds

The team found that while DNA from modern European dogs has contributed to breeds around the world, traces of the other ice age groups remain – including in chihuahuas, a breed with roots in Mexico .

Van Damme saves life of chihuahua after row over fake passport

Van Damme saves life of chihuahua after row over fake passport

Van Damme, best known for his martial arts action films, launched an emotive campaign on social media, posting selfies of him hugging his chihuahua, which eventually persuaded Bulgaria’s food safety authority to accept the dog back.

Toothless senior Chihuahua finds work as dental therapy dog

Toothless senior Chihuahua finds work as dental therapy dog

Everyone in the family has a job: Dr. Garrett is a dentist, Debra Garrett is a dental hygienist and Kismet is a dental therapy dog, who is available to snuggle in the laps of patients during exams, cleanings and even root canals.

International Dog Day: Can you guess these dog breeds in our quiz?

International Dog Day: Can you guess these dog breeds in our quiz?

It’s all about those very good boys and girls in other words – but on the lighter side, just how well do you know your dog breeds – and can you identify them from the above compilation of doggy photos?

Woman spends over £20,000 on pampered dogs who only drink bottled water

Woman spends over £20,000 on pampered dogs who only drink bottled water

Romeo, a three-year-old white chihuahua, and Reggie, a four-year-old chihuahua and Bichon mix, live with Leone and Steve Galler, along with their son, Bradley, 21, in Rochester, Kent.Leone and Steve with their pampered dogs (Picture: SWNS)‘They love to be dressed in Furdrobe clothes all made with luxurious fabrics,’ Leone tells .

Dogs Trust is looking for a home for their smallest ever duo

Dogs Trust is looking for a home for their smallest ever duo

They can be a little nervous around other dogs (Picture: Dogs Trust)These two vocal pups love a bark like most chihuahuas, so get used to them telling you exactly what they want whenever they want it.

An adorable chihuahua pug with a strange face is looking for a home

An adorable chihuahua pug with a strange face is looking for a home

He looks a little weird, but is a sweetheart (Picture: Adopt-a-pet)As for his personality, Lillian is an ‘introvert out in the world’, but an ‘extrovert in his home’. His spirit animal is the meerkat (Picture: Adopt-a-pet)’Ideal Family: Patient,’ the ad reads.

Prepare yourself for cuddles, there’s a chihuahua café coming to London

Prepare yourself for cuddles, there’s a chihuahua café coming to London

The diva of dogs (Picture: Pug Cafe)Organisers Pug Cafe have joined up with dog grooming brand Pet Teezer for the occasion and the first 200 chihuahua owners will receive a free brush worth £10.

'Designer' dog crisis: RSPCA warns HUGE hike in 'trendy' breeds being abandoned

'Designer' dog crisis: RSPCA warns HUGE hike in 'trendy' breeds being abandoned

French bulldogs have become the UK's top dogs over the past decade but more need rescuing (Image: GETTY) RSPCA dog welfare expert Lisa Hens said today: “We know that the breeds of dog coming into our care often reflect the trends in dog ownership in the wider world and, at the moment, it doesn’t get more trendy than ‘designer’ dogs like French bulldogs and dachshunds.

National Weather Service issues 'small dog warning' due to 50-mph winds

National Weather Service issues 'small dog warning' due to 50-mph winds

Gusting winds in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania reached the level of "hold on tight to your small dog so it doesn't fly away" this week. Thankfully there were no flying dogs reported in Ohio and Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

Baby chihuaua looking for forever home after being dropped from sky by hawk

Baby chihuaua looking for forever home after being dropped from sky by hawk

(Picture: Jennifer Olohan /SWNS.COM) An animal shelter has been inundated with requests to adopt a puppy that was snatched and dumped on a building site by a hawk.